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Carl Rinsch to direct Reeves in '47 Ronin'
19 November 2009 3:31 PM, PST | screeninglog.com | See recent screeninglog news »
Carl Erik Rinsch is in talks to direct Universal's samurai action flick "47 Ronin," which already stars Keanu Reeves. This big-budget project will mark commercial director Rinsch's feature film debut.
The film follows a gang of samurai swordsmen who seek revenge for the death of their master in 18th century Japan. Reeves will play one of the men. Chris Morgan ("Wanted") wrote the script.
Variety describes the film as follows: The picture mixes the fantastical elements of films like "The Lord of the Rings" with battle scenes of the sort found in "Gladiator" and "300." »
- Franck Tabouring
Keanu Reeves Gets a Director for His Samurai Movie, 47 Ronin
19 November 2009 1:12 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »
Take the movie 300, mix in samurais and Keanu Reeves, and that's basically 47 Ronin, Universal's actioner about the fact-based story of a band of samurais that join together to avenge their master's death in 18th-century Japan.
Variety reports that Universal is close to bringing newcomer Carl Eric Rinsch on board to direct. Before Hollywood came knocking, Rinsch directed commercials, and was once set to direct the prequel to Alien — until Ridley Scott decided to return. Clearly Universal thinks highly of Rinsch to give him such an effects-heavy, high-budget movie for his debut.
Chris Morgan (Wanted) wrote the 47 Ronin script, and especially tailored it so that Reeves, who is half-Asian, could play one of the samurai swordsman. Does that mean that after Reeves wins a fight, he does a celebratory air-guitar jam?
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- Ryan Gowland
'47 Ronin' Lands a Director
18 November 2009 11:00 PM, PST | CinemaSpy | See recent CinemaSpy news »
47 Ronin’s no prequel to Alien, but it doesn’t sound so bad, either.
Apparently, Hollywood is gearing up for a samurai picture that stars Keanu Reeves and is written by Chris Morgan, whose other writing credits include Fast & Furious and Wanted. For the director’s chair, the production has already zeroed in on Carl Rinsch, an established commercial director who was once attached to the 'Alien' franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Rinsch’s spots for Mercedes and Heineken frequently had futuristic themes, and he was hand-picked by Ridley Scott, who was set to produce the next 'Alien' film, to make his feature directorial debut. Those plans were waylaid, however, when Fox informed Scott they would prefer he helm it.
Now it looks like Rinsch’s first feature will be 47 Ronin instead. Universal is setting up the film with Scott Stuber and Pamela Abdy producing, »
Carl Rinsch to Direct Keanu in the Samurai Film '47 Ronin'
18 November 2009 3:33 PM, PST | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
Carl Rinsch is a name perhaps best known to those in the advertisement world, but the commercial director has been poised to break into the feature film world for some time now. His name had been attached to direct Fox's reboot/prequel to Ridley Scott's Alien, until it became apparent that Scott wanted to direct as well as produce. All is not lost, however, as now Rinsch has been tapped to turn Keanu Reeves into a Samurai in 47 Ronin.
The project is being set up at Universal with a script from Chris Morgan, who has been earning the studio hand over fist lately with his scripts for the last two Fast & Furious movies as well as Wanted. Currently the immortal Keanu Reeves is the only actor attached to the project, meaning he's most likely to command the presumably effects-heavy film, something Reeves hasn't really done since 2005's Constantine. It's »
- Peter Hall
Universal finds their guy! Carl Rinsch to direct their '47 Ronin' film.
18 November 2009 8:05 AM, PST | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »
Noteworthy in the sense that we've only just been talking about a new chambara film being prepared in Japan.
Perhaps we didn't care or thought the idea was just too silly that it couldn't be true but almost a year ago it was announced that Keanu Reeves would be starring in an American take on the story of the 47 Ronin. [Insert picking ourselves up from the floor]
No sooner had we caught our breath then it was announced that the screenplay would be written by Chris Morgan. He wrote such sprawling epics as Cellular, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Wanted and Fast & Furious. But he silenced any doubters in an interview with cultural hot pot MTV, "It's this great, 'Gladiator'-esque, '300'-like big action movie with samurai and ninja," Morgan said. Although some "47 Ronin" enthusiasts have their doubts about the "Fast and Furious" scribe tackling the beloved Japanese tale, Morgan points to his long history »
Carl Rinsch to Direct Samurai Flick 47 Ronin Starring Keanu Reeves
18 November 2009 6:31 AM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
If the name Carl Erik Rinsch sounds familiar to you, that's because this up and coming filmmaker was once being touted as the director of the Alien prequel [1], before Ridley Scott decided to take over the reins himself. Now, however, Rinsch is in talks to make his feature film debut with another fairly high profile studio flick. According to The Hollywood Reporter [2], he has been hired to helm a movie called 47 Ronin for Universal. It's a period action drama starring Keanu Reeves as the leader of a group of 18th century samurai hellbent on avenging the death of their master. The script was written by Chris Morgan (Wanted, Fast & Furious), and apparently has no relation to Frank Miller's Ronin, which is also in development [3]. Rinsch has an impressive body of work in TV commercials, and it will be interesting to see how he puts these skills to use in 47 Ronin. »
- Sean
Carl Erik Rinsch Will Deliver ‘47 Ronin’
18 November 2009 6:05 AM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
You might remember hearing up-and-coming (actually unproven) director Carl Erik Rinsch’s name being tossed about in discussions of Ridley Scott’s planned Alien prequel or reboot. However, Scott took Rinsch off the project to see over it himself, leading the man to head in another direction: that of 47 Ronin.
In a logline that reads like someone didn’t quite understand why The Last Samurai didn’t work, 47 Ronin will be an “epic period samurai swordsmen tale that will star Keanu Reeves” which will tell “the famous fact-based story of a band of samurai swordsmen who avenge the death of their master in 18th century Japan.”
You heard me right. Keanu Reeves. Samurai. I know the guy’s half Asian — that doesn’t stop him from having the acting chops of a bump on a log. Rinsch, who cut his teeth on car commercials, will direct the film from a script by Chris Morgan, »
- John Cooper
47 Ronin Finds Director
18 November 2009 3:57 AM, PST | Screenrush | See recent Screenrush news »
Commercial director Carl Erik Rinsch is in advanced talks with Universal to direct 47 Ronin, a samurai saga starring Keanu Reeves set in pre-industrial Japan. Variety stated that the film is a "priority...large budget" project for Universal. It's an unusual move for them considering that they are entrusting the film to a first time feature director who's commercials tend to be on the technically intricate, technology themed side.
Wanted screenwriter Chris Morgan is scripting the project. He elucidated in blockbuster terminology saying "it's a great, Gladiator-esque, 300-like big action movie with samurai and ninja."
Morgan elaborated with MTV saying "It's a time in Japanese culture when it was all about [the] bushido [code] and honor, and putting internal things over external things . swords that were made to be functional instead of ornamental, that kind of stuff," Morgan had previously told MTV. "this turning point in the culture when that started to shift. »
One Director For 47 Ronin
17 November 2009 8:26 PM, PST | LatinoReview | See recent LatinoReview news »
It's (almost) official! Carl Erik Rinsch is close to making a deal with Universal Pictures that would have him directing 47 Ronin. This isn't small news, either. 47 Ronin would mark Rinsch's debut as a feature film director after years directing commercials and music videos. And if you think his name sounds familiar, that's because Rinsch was originally rumored to be helming the Alien prequel before Ridley Scott decided to take up the job. Written by Chris Morgan (Wanted), 47 Ronin is about a group of samurai who seek to avenge their master's death during the 1700s. Though the based on a true story, the film will reportedly integrate plenty of "fantastical elements" according to Variety. Thus far, Universal seems to be planning on a big-budget for 47 Ronin and has already selected Keanu Reeves to star. Yes, I can hear you cringing at the idea but let's be honest, any movie that keeps »
Would-Be Alien 5 Director Carl Rinsch to Instead Count 47 Ronin with Keanu Reeves
17 November 2009 5:40 PM, PST | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
The saga of Carl Rinsch is an interesting one. Last May, it was reported that Rinsch, a director with no feature films to his name, would be helming the fifth Alien movie, which would be a prequel. There was some skepticism due to Rinsch’s lack of experience and the responsibility involved in handling such a major franchise, but original director Ridley Scott and brother Tony had Rinsch’s back. Then Fox played hardball and got Ridley to return to directing the series he launched in 1979. With that, Mr. Rinsch dropped out of sight…until now.
Rinsch has resurfaced to direct 47 Ronin with Keanu Reeves possibly set to star. Hit the jump for details and to work with former samurai rather than former chest embryos.
According to Heat Vision, Rinsch will take the helm of 47 Ronin, a tale of 18th samurai who head out to avenge the death of their master. »
- Matt Goldberg
Carl Rinsch Directing 47 Ronin Instead of the Alien Prequel
17 November 2009 5:00 PM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Remember back in May, we reported that first-time feature director Carl Rinsch would supposedly be helming the Alien prequel that Fox was developing? If not that, you surely remember hearing about a project called 47 Ronin with Keanu Reeves attached to star, right? Well, THR has confirmed today that instead of directing the Alien prequel (Ridley Scott himself is said to be directing that), Rinsch will make his feature debut with 47 Ronin, an epic period samurai swordsmen movie setup at Universal with producer Scott Stuber. According to Variety, Reeves is still attached to star. Universal wants this shooting right away. 47 Ronin tells the famous real life story of a band of samurai swordsmen who avenge the death of their master in 18th Century Japan. The script was tailored by Chris Morgan (of Wanted and Fast & Furious) so that the half-Asian Reeves can play one of the swordsmen. The ... »
- Alex Billington
James Marsh Reveals Vatican Tapes
9 November 2009 5:27 PM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »
After winning last year’s Oscar for Best Documentary, director James Marsh is moving onto feature films with The Vatican Tapes.
The film is a supernatural thriller (of course it is, everything is these days) that follows the events set in motion when a tape showing a botched exorcism by the Vatican is leaked. Rather than focusing on the tapes of the exorcism itself, The Vatican Tapes will center on what happens after the tapes get out.
The Vatican Tapes comes from an idea thought up by Chris Morgan and Chris Borrelli, and was then turned into a screenplay by Borrelli. It will also be the first non-documentary to Marsh’s directing credits.
Marsh’s documentaries have won the director eight different awards, as well as six other nominations. If he can transition his skill as a director from filming true life events to fiction, The Vatican Tapes could shape »
- Carly
'Man on Wire' Helmer Has Found Some 'Vatican Tapes'
9 November 2009 11:21 AM, PST | Rope of Silicon | See recent Rope Of Silicon news »
James Marsh directed the 2008 documentary Man On Wire, a film that still holds a 100% rating at RottenTomatoes, which is something of an anomaly considering the ability to get everyone to agree on a film is damn near impossible. Now, Marsh has chosen his next feature in which he will pull a complete 180, divorcing himself from a legitimate documentary and enter the world of found footage mockumentaries.
The Hollywood Reporter brings word Marsh will direct The Vatican Tapes which will center on a series of events that unfold after a tape gets leaked from the Vatican displaying an exorcism that goes wrong. Chris Borrelli, co-writer of the upcoming direct-to-video release The Marine 2, penned the script based on a story by Borrelli and Chris Morgan (Wanted, Fast and Furious).
The film is set up at Lionsgate and Lakeshore and is obviously hoping to follow the wave created by Paranormal Activity and you »
- Brad Brevet
Man on Wire Director Hired for Exorcism Thriller The Vatican Tapes
9 November 2009 7:55 AM, PST | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
You want more "found footage" horror? You got it! Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment are prepping development of a new thriller called The Vatican Tapes, about an exorcism gone awry. The story, which was conceived by Chris Morgan (Wanted, Fast & Furious) and written by Chris Borrelli (The Marine 2), involves a tape that gets leaked from The Vatican with footage of this frightening exorcism. While it's unclear if the entire movie will actually be the footage itself, this week they've announced that they've hired Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker James Marsh to direct it. Marsh is best known for the fantastic 2008 doc Man on Wire, about Philippe Petit's tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers, but most recently he directed Red Riding: 1980, a fictionalized crime thriller about the Yorkshire Ripper murders in England. I have to admit, I really like the sound of this, but great documentary directors don't always make »
- Sean
James Marsh to Record The Vatican Tapes
9 November 2009 2:04 AM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Looking to further expand upon the possession craze that has begun sweeping the horror community as of late, Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment have partnered to get the ball rolling on the next bit of the devil made them do it mayhem.
According to The Hollywood Reporter James Marsh, the director of the documentary Man on Wire, will be at the directorial helm for the supernatural thriller The Vatican Tapes.
The story centers on a series of events that unfold after a tape gets leaked from the Vatican displaying an exorcism that goes wrong. Chris Borrelli wrote the screenplay based on a story by Borrelli and Chris Morgan.
Look for more soon, and to add a little disturbing to your day -- watch the video below, which is an account of the basis for The Exorcism of Emily Rose, the real life exorcism of Anneliese Michel. Don't blame us if you don't sleep tonight. »
- Uncle Creepy
Marsh Listens To Vatican Tapes
8 November 2009 11:44 PM, PST | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
James Marsh won plaudits and a Best Documentary Oscar for Man On Wire, the story of tightrope artist Philippe Petit and his amazing walk between the towers of the World Trade Centre in 1974. But now he's abandoning the real world for a supernatural thriller called The Vatican Tapes, which is sadly not about the Pope's '80s mix selections.No, instead of Do You Really Want To Hurt Me and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, this is a tale with a horror tinge, about a Vatican tape of an exorcism gone wrong being leaked. We're guessing that the results could resemble a cross between Paranormal Activity and The Exorcism of Emily Rose, but only time will tell.The screenplay's by Chris Borrelli, a former visual effects guy who previously wrote horror movie Whisper and action-fest The Marine 2. Chris Morgan, one of the writers on Wanted and Fast & Furious, also worked on the story. »
Man on Wire's James Marsh Will Unveil The Vatican Tapes
8 November 2009 11:29 PM, PST | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
British director James Marsh made huge waves with his exhilarating documentary Man on Wire, which is apparently loved by nearly everyone. Now Marsh will jump back to feature films as THR reports he will be helming the supernatual thriller The Vatican Tapes which centers on a series of events that unfold after a tape gets leaked from the Vatican displaying an exorcism that goes wrong. At least they're laying this all out on the table as opposed to The Exorcism of Emily Rose which instead portrayed itself as an Exorcist style horror flick, when it was really just a courtroom drama with unfrightening flashbacks. That's right, I said it. Chris Borrelli wrote the screenplay based on a story envisioned by himself and Chris Morgan, but no cast is attached yet. This isn't the first time Marsh has directed a non-documentary film, as he directed The King starring Gael Garcia Bernal »
- Ethan Anderton
James Marsh to Direct The Vatican Tapes
8 November 2009 5:09 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Man on Wire documentary director James Marsh has signed on to direct the supernatural thriller The Vatican Tapes for Lionsgate and Lakeshore.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the story centers on a series of events that unfold after a tape gets leaked from the Vatican displaying an exorcism that goes wrong.
Chris Borrelli wrote the screenplay based on a story by Borrelli and Chris Morgan.
No production date has been set.
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James Marsh to Direct The Vatican Tapes
8 November 2009 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
Man on Wire director James Marsh will helm The Vatican Tapes , a supernatural thriller from Lionsgate and Lakeshore, says The Hollywood Reporter . The story centers on a series of events that unfold after a tape gets leaked from the Vatican displaying an exorcism that goes wrong. Chris Borrelli wrote the screenplay based on a story by Borrelli and Chris Morgan. Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Chris Cowles and Morgan are producing. Borrelli and Chris Fenton are executive producing. »
James Marsh Set To Direct The Vatican Tapes
8 November 2009 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
Back at the beginning of October, it was announced that Lionsgate and Lakeshore Entertainment were prepping The Vatican Tapes , a feature written by Christopher Borrelli from a story by Borrelli and Chris Morgan which is said to be in the vein of The Exorcist or Rosemary's Baby . The Hollywood Reporter says that James Marsh, the director of the doc Man on Wire is on board to helm the project. The story centers on a series of events that unfold after a tape gets leaked from the Vatican displaying an exorcism that goes wrong. Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Chris Cowles and Morgan are producing. Borrelli and Chris Fenton are executive producing. More when we hear it! »
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